Community snapshot: The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 431 on Jan. 1 recognized Walmart stores in Las Cruces for allowing the organization to carry out donation drives. The chapter collects new toiletries, underwear and other clothing items, such as slippers and T-shirts, for veterans in 12 to 15 living facilities around Doña Ana County. The organization collects items for both men and women who've served in the military. It also collects monetary donations and buys needed items. To submit an item for community snapshot, email photo and information to news@lcsun-news.com.

Read or Share this story: http://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/2018/01/07/vietnam-veterans-walmart-work-support-veterans-dona-ana-county/1004187001/